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Market uncertainty continues to linger in the back of fixed income investors' minds. But that can force much-needed recalibration of portfolios as tariffs and rate cuts loom.

ETFs saw $19B in inflows last week, led by fixed income, with XLC, VOO, IVV, VCSH and SGOV topping the asset creation list.

Investors seeking a Goldilocks option to balance yield and rate risk may want to consider intermediate bonds. One fund that's coming off a strong second quarter and worthy of consideration is the Vanguard Interim-Term Corporate Bond ETF (VCIT).

VCSH offers diversified, investment-grade short-term corporate bond exposure with low duration risk and efficient tracking of its benchmark index. Macro indicators like OIS spread, yield curve butterfly, and OAS vs. S&P 500 provide insight into credit stress, interest rate sensitivity, and risk sentiment. Current market conditions show tight credit spreads and a flat yield curve, favoring stability but limiting upside for new allocations.

VCSH offers diversified, investment-grade, short-term corporate bond exposure with a 4.50% yield to maturity and strong liquidity. Current inflation trends and uncertain Fed rate policy create duration risk, making ultra-short bond strategies potentially more attractive in the near term. VCSH outperforms peers in total return and liquidity but faces headwinds if inflation persists or rates rise, impacting performance and income.

In times of uncertainty in the bond market, there's one thing for certain. And that's that deciding where to get exposure can be complex.

There's still a lot of uncertainty in the bond markets, especially the corporate variety. But with tariff negotiations underway, especially with China, the pause could present investors with an opportune time to snatch up corporate bonds.

Advisors don't want to take on much interest rate risk. But many are willing to take on some credit risk.

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF offers a stable investment with a 4.73% yield, balancing risk through investment-grade corporate debt with an average duration of 2.6 years. Despite low growth in AUM, VCSH's low expense ratio and strong corporate creditworthiness make it a compelling alternative to treasury bonds. Corporate profits and cash reserves are strong, suggesting that investment-grade corporate debt remains relatively risk-free, unless faced with prolonged economic contraction.

Market uncertainty is also spilling over into bonds. But fixed income investors can opt for corporate bonds if they're looking to maximize yield opportunities without sacrificing too much credit risk.